Hands-On Problem Solving
From farm and ranch origins to engineering labs and manufacturing, OX Bar Fabrication approaches every project with practical, solution-driven thinking.
Precision Manufacturing
OX Bar Fabrication
A precision machining and metal fabrication shop built for prototype development and small production runs — bridging the gap between concept and production.
- Years machining
- 10+Years machining
- Industries served
- 6+Industries served
- Direct with the machinist
- 1:1Direct with the machinist
Company Overview
Bridging the gap between concept and production
OX Bar Fabrication is a precision machining and metal fabrication shop specializing in prototype development and small-run manufacturing. Founded and led by Wes Cranmore, a machinist with over a decade of hands-on experience in machining, fabrication, technical assemblies, and engineering environments.
We deliver practical solutions built for performance, durability, and precision. With roots in heavy industry environments, aerospace & medical production machining, R&D labs, and startup technology ventures, OX Bar Fab adapts to high-spec, high-performance, and rugged industrial applications alike.
Industry Experience
- Aerospace manufacturing
- Medical device production
- Energy and mining equipment
- Startup technology & engine R&D
- Steel foundry machining
- Heavy equipment rebuild environments
Core Capabilities
Built for precision. Driven by solutions.
Prototype Development & R&D Support
OX Bar Fabrication excels in early-stage product development environments where design evolution, rapid iteration, and hands-on problem solving are critical.
- Design collaboration from concept to functional prototype
- CAD-based part and assembly development
- Design-for-manufacturability (DFM) consultation
- Rapid iteration machining and refinement
- Functional testing support and design modification
- Fixture and tooling design for prototype validation
CNC & Manual Machining
10+ years across a wide range of equipment and industries
Equipment & expertise
- CNC Mills
- Manual Mills
- CNC & Manual Lathes
- Vertical Turning Lathes (VTL)
- Radial Arm Drills
- Grinders & precision finishing equipment
Services
- CNC programming (G-code editing & CAM-generated programs)
- Setup and operation
- Tooling and fixture fabrication
- Repair and rebuild of precision components
- Tight-tolerance part production
- Small production runs
Welding & Metal Fabrication
From structural builds to precision weldments
Processes
- MIG
- TIG
- Stick
- FCAW
- Gas forming welding & cutting
- Bending
- Forging and forming
Fabrication experience ranges from custom bumpers and equipment to engineered components and structural platforms.
CAD, CAM & Engineering
10+ years of CAD and CAM experience
Software
- SolidWorks
- Creo
- Inventor
- AutoCAD
- MasterCAM
- GibbsCAM
- Rhino
Capabilities
- 3D part and assembly modeling
- Detailed manufacturing drawings with GD&T
- Reverse engineering
- CAM toolpath programming
- Manufacturing documentation
Formal training in GD&T, blueprint reading, and fabrication through Montana Tech (AAS Metals Fabrication).
Precision Measurement & Quality Control
- Precision hand layout
- Inspection using calibrated measurement tools
- Experience within aerospace & medical device quality environments
- Documentation and inspection process familiarity
Get in touch
Let's build your next part
Have a prototype, a small production run, or a repair that needs precision? Reach out and talk directly with the machinist.
Wes Cranmore — Machinist & Mechanic